Central lost against Calexico back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Spartans had to suffer through a 34-6 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 133rd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 41st).
Calexico's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Giovanna Ortiz led the charge by throwing for 315 yards and five touchdowns. That's the most passing yards Ortiz has posted since back in October of 2024. Arellana Garcia was Ortiz's top target, picking up 141 receiving yards and three scores.
This is the second loss in a row for Central and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Calexico, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will welcome Shadow Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calexico, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Southwest EC at 7:30 p.m. on September 8.
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